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imref
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Gmail users - beware
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January 19, 2017, 04:02:52 PM »
There's a very very sophisticated Gmail phishing attack making the rounds, here's a good summary of how it works, and how to protect yourself:
http://www.dailydot.com/layer8/gmail-phishing-scam-attachments/
If you are a gmail user, be sure to turn on two-factor authentication.
https://www.google.com/landing/2step/
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mitlen
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We had 'em all the way.
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January 19, 2017, 04:05:34 PM »
Thanks. I'll forward it to my boy.
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HalfSmokes
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January 19, 2017, 04:18:54 PM »
Anytime you have the option for two factor, I don't see any reason not to do it. I despise site that have password complexity requirements, but that don't offer two factor
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houston-nat
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January 19, 2017, 05:01:45 PM »
Joke's on them! I'm auto-signed in to Gmail and don't remember my password!
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The Chief
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January 19, 2017, 05:24:37 PM »
I don't know if I've ever signed onto mobile web-based gmail. ++ for those promoting two-factor.
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